Wet burritos are a comfort-food classic—big, hearty burritos smothered in sauce and melted cheese. 🌯🧀
Here’s a classic homemade wet burrito recipe, plus a few easy variations.
Classic Wet Burritos
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or shredded chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Red Sauce (Simple & Fast)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
or - 1 cup tomato sauce + 1 tsp chili powder + 1/2 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- Extra shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced olives
- Green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Meat
Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and a little water. Simmer 5 minutes. - Warm Beans & Tortillas
Heat refried beans. Warm tortillas so they’re pliable. - Assemble Burritos
On each tortilla:- Spread beans
- Add meat
- Add rice (if using)
- Sprinkle cheese
Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Make Them “Wet”
Pour enchilada or red sauce generously over burritos.
Top with more shredded cheese. - Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. - Serve
Add your favorite toppings and serve with a fork and knife.
Popular Variations
🌯 Wet Chicken Burritos
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken
- Add green enchilada sauce instead of red
🌯 Bean & Cheese (Vegetarian)
- Refried beans + rice + cheese
- Add sautéed peppers and onions
🌯 Smothered Chile Verde Burritos
- Use pork chile verde sauce
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese
🌯 Michigan-Style Wet Burritos
- Often topped with chili sauce
- Served with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream on top
Pro Tips
- Don’t overfill or burritos will burst
- Lightly oil the baking dish to prevent sticking
- For extra flavor, toast the burritos briefly before saucing
If you want, I can also share:
- Authentic Mexican-style wet burritos
- Slow-cooker wet burritos
- Restaurant-style burrito sauce
- Freezer-friendly wet burritos
Just tell me!
